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[Saba Sports News] During a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match in Karachi on March 5, Peshawar Zalmi’s captain Babar Azam shared a delightful moment with the daughter of Multan Sultans’ captain Mohammad Rizwan, named Aina.
The camaraderie between Babar and Rizwan, who have been Pakistan’s opening duo in T20Is since 2021, was on full display. A video circulated on X (formerly Twitter) captures Babar engaging playfully with Aina, using a jovial tone, hinting at a friendly jest following Zalmi’s tight win over the Sultans.
The match itself was a thriller, with Zalmi edging out the Sultans by four runs in a gripping finale. Zalmi, after batting first, posted a challenging 204, propelled by Babar’s 64 off 40 and an initial robust partnership with Saim Ayub. Despite the Sultans’ valiant chase, highlighted by a fiery late partnership between Iftikhar Ahmed and Chris Jordan, they fell just short, ending at 200.
Zalmi’s bowlers, notably Aamer Jamal, played a pivotal role in securing the win. This victory lifted Zalmi to third in the PSL standings, while the Sultans remained at the top, despite the setback.